Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

Supports the Licensed Colorists and Shift Lead to provide a seamless guest experience from arrival to departure while learning the services and working towards promotion to Licensed Colorist in 3-9 months. This role reports to the Manager and can be full or part-time depending on business needs, with required availability at peak times.

About the role

The Assistant Colorist is the expert on Madison Reed consultations, hair care products, shampooing and conditioning, blowout services, unlimited roots membership program, and subscriptions. You will learn and practice services offered, connect with guests and team members, and foster a focused, friendly work environment while meeting the demands of a busy day.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and develop teamwork skills to provide a guest experience aligned with Madison Reed values: Love, Joy, Trust, Courage, and Responsibility.
• Perform behind-the-chair services such as assisting in finishing services, shampooing and conditioning, styling, blowouts, hot tool styling, treatment and toner services, and add-on product application per guest request.
• Contribute to achieving monthly sales goals and key performance indicators, including retail sales, services, and memberships.
• Ensure the Hair Color Bar meets company standards for cleanliness, merchandising, inventory, and asset security.
• Adhere to Madison Reed systems, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Drive revenue by increasing the average service ticket through additional services, sales of unlimited roots memberships, subscriptions, and home hair care products.
• Take a proactive approach to complete the Assistant Colorist to Colorist Training, mastering color theory and developing behind-the-chair application skills.

Requirements

• Active cosmetology license in the state where you are applying.
• Entry-level experience in customer service or retail sales; salon or beauty industry experience preferred.
• Effective communication, strong problem-solving, and people skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable operating point-of-sale systems.
• Fluency in English.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand and walk for four or more consecutive hours.
• Repetitive bending and twisting at the waist, manipulating fingers and hands, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Move or lift up to ten pounds; occasionally sit, kneel, stoop, crouch, push, or pull.
• Communicate regularly with guests via ongoing conversations and consultations.

Pay

Compensation consists of base hourly pay, commissions, and tips. Potential earnings for this location range from $28 to $30 per hour. Actual compensation is contingent on factors including Hair Color Bar performance, tenure, and time behind the chair.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA (Full-time only).
• Employee Assistance Program (Full-time and Part-time).
• Pre-tax Commuter (Parking & Transit) benefits (Full-time only).
• Basic Life and AD&D (Full-time only).
• Short & Long-term Disability (Full-time only).
• Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Hospital, and Hospital Indemnity (Full-time only).
• Parental Leave (Full-time only, dependent on tenure and position).
• Team Member Discount and Working Advantage (Full-time and Part-time).
• Pet Insurance (Full-time and Part-time).
• One Medical Membership (Full-time and Part-time).
• The College Tuition Benefit (Full-time and Part-time).
• 401k Plans (Full-time and Part-time).
• Paid Vacation Time (Full-time only).
• Paid Holidays (Full-time and Part-time).
• Additional benefits may be available depending on geographic location.